Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The music of Middle-earth
Howard Shore's scores for the three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, performed live by a string quartet.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All from Lord of The RingsHoward Shore
- Concerning Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- Amon Hen from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams") from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- Foundations of Stone from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- The Riders of Rohan from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Evenstar from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Gollum's Song from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Minas Tirith (feat. Ben Del Maestro) from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Ride of the Rohirrim from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Return of the King First from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- Into the West from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway) from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
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In short About the concert
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings brings the music of the trilogy to The Grand Hall in Dublin. A string quartet plays Howard Shore's music from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King live, surrounded by candles.
© New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are ™ of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 287 reviews
Lisa F.
may 2024
Absolutely fabulous. Loved every second of it. They really got the crowd involved
Florencia L.
may 2024
Excelent, couldn't be better. Harmony and cozy concert. Absolutely recommended
Maddie C.
mar 2024
gorgeous!
Abbie B.
may 2023
Absolutely amazing!!!! I would recommend!! I would probably go in further back to be honest, I was up front and if I went back I'd go into the further sections because it isn't a large theater so you're not missing anything, it lasted an hour and it was gorgeous!
John S.
may 2023
Really enjoyable
Lisa A.
may 2023
A truly magical night!
Ana Paula S.
jul 2023
It was an amazing experience. Lovely, beautiful, funny... I highly recommend this concert.
Con D.
jul 2023
really enjoyed the performance
Una K.
jul 2023
Fantastic. A wonderful experience.
Madeleine K.
jul 2023
Brilliant really enjoyed it well done to everyone
About the venueThe Grand Hall
The Grand Hall in Ballsbridge is a neo-Gothic building designed by John Semple and completed in 1830. Known for its vaulted ceilings and stunning stained-glass windows, it reflects elegant 19th-century craftsmanship. Though deconsecrated in 2020, it remains a cherished Dublin landmark.
Address
Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, 8QFC+V4
Parking
There is no dedicated parking at the venue.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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